Policy · 117th Congress
Change of government and political turmoil keep lobbyists busy, disclosures show
This quarter began with the violent Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and many corporations suspending their political donations in response.Â
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Cooperation: The opportunity is there for the taking
Act, passed 90-8 on March 18.CARES Act, passed 96-0 on March 25.Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, passed by voice vote on April 21.Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed 92-6
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan agreement on need for water upgrade, but not on cost
The $45 billion would help eliminate lead pipes and service lines serving what the administration estimates is between 6 million and 10 million homes, as well 400,000 schools and childcare facilities
White House · 117th Congress
What’s in Biden’s infrastructure investment, corporate tax plan
Biden calls for eliminating all lead pipes and service lines — part of about 6 million to 10 million homes nationwide and 400,000 schools and child care facilities — by investing $45 billion in the
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol, DC police
Capitol Police and Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department for protecting the Capitol and members of Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police committed unfair labor practice, decision finds
Following the Jan. 6 insurrection, Papathanasiou called for a complete overhaul of department leadership, including Pittman and Assistant Chief Chad Thomas.
Congress · 117th Congress
‘I still don’t feel safe’: House lawmakers adjust to metal detectors, new normal
Officials scrambled to tighten security after Jan. 6, adding fences around the perimeter of the complex. While those are meant to repel violent intruders, the new metal detectors are different.
Policy · 117th Congress
Ending COVID-19: A reporter’s vaccination story
, my initial dose of either a trial vaccine or a placebo (with a two-thirds chance of being the real thing) was actually delayed because of the lockdown of the nation’s capital that followed the Jan. 6
Congress · 117th Congress
Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms in wake of Capitol attack
will take over the Senate’s SAA operation at a pivotal moment, as lawmakers are calling for an overhaul of Capitol security and the Capitol Police Board in the wake of the violent insurrection on Jan. 6
Opinion · 117th Congress
Partisan voters claim, ‘We wuz robbed.’ No, they weren’t
The actions of Mike Pence on Jan. 6 were a reminder that when political leaders are principled and put the country first, the system will work.Â
Policy · 117th Congress
Trump’s energy plan was vacated and Obama’s is outdated. What’s next?
The Environment and Public Works Committee advanced his nomination to the full Senate by a 14-6 vote on Feb. 9. At the same hearing he told Sen.
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump defense to cite ‘middle ground’ between election ‘fight’ and inciting insurrection
Trump’s defense team will present Friday boils down to this: Trump made some inappropriate remarks, but none of his rhetoric, covered under the First Amendment, rises to the level of inciting the Jan. 6
Opinion · 117th Congress
Anger has been the drug of choice for our political system for too long
Mercifully, it never came to that, but it was close, just as the outcome of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot could have been far more catastrophic than it was.
Policy · 117th Congress
Environment panel advances Regan nomination for EPA
The bipartisan 14-6 vote bodes well for the nomination as it heads to the full Senate. Environment and Public Works Chairman Thomas R.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending Feb. 5, 2021
Sicknick died from injuries sustained on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Capitol attack, threats not deterring congressional hopefuls
And recent security questions underscore the persistent threats facing lawmakers, which were on full display as a mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.Â
Policy · 117th Congress
Congressional mandates unfulfilled by Trump’s Interior Department
[Interior watchdog to examine Jan. 6 Capitol riot, events before] Bill Lee, of The Trust for Public Land, was blunt about the transfer of the urban parks funding.
Congress · 117th Congress
Insurrection aftermath: Staffers struggle with trauma, guilt and fear
But staffers who worked from home on Jan. 6 say they are traumatized too, describing feelings of guilt and helplessness.
Opinion · 117th Congress
No surprise, American Catholics are as split as the nation over Biden
America is not a theocracy, but it was impossible to miss or not be appalled at the religious imagery invoked at the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection and assault on the U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
Yellen could win swift confirmation as first female Treasury secretary
And she had been one of the board’s seven members in the mid-1990s after being confirmed 94-6 by the Senate. One current Republican senator voted for her then: Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.